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  by Global Affairs Canada   from cic

Minister Ng congratulates Katherine Tai on her confirmation as United States Trade Representative

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, issued the following statement: “I would like to congratulate Katherine Tai on her historic confirmation as the new United States trade representative. Ambassador Tai has extensive experience and deep knowledge of matters of international trade.
  by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions   from cic

New Lighting Plan for Quartier des Spectacles Partnership thanks to Government of Canada

Established in 2009, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership’s (QDSP) Lighting Plan represents a central component, indeed a flagship activity in downtown Montréal. To continue to offer this exceptional hosting environment for festivals and to ensure a tourism experience at the level of what major international urban centres propose, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for CED, is today announcing a non repayable contribution of $2.5M for the QDSP.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Port Hope, Ontario

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; David Piccini, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges and Universities, and Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and His Worship Bob Sanderson, Mayor of Port Hope.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Residents of North Dumfries to benefit from improvements to recreational infrastructure

Today, Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Mike Harris, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry and Member of Provincial Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure; and Her Worship, Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries, announced joint funding for improvements to outdoor recreation facilities in the Township of North Dumfries.
  by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada   from cic

Minister Schulte to announce high-speed internet project in Ontario

The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for King–Vaughan, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, will announce a federal investment to improve high-speed Internet access in rural King Township, Ontario. A media availability will follow the announcement.
  by FedNor   from cic

Government of Canada invests to help maximize business growth and advanced manufacturing opportunities in Thunder Bay

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a Government of Canada investments totalling $848,748 to help three local businesses expand their operations, enhance competitiveness and boost profitability. Once complete, these strategic initiatives are expected to help create 22 high-quality jobs in the City of Thunder Bay.
  by FedNor   from cic

FedNor invests in advanced manufacturing to create 22 local jobs and support growth and recovery efforts in Thunder Bay

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament, Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced a FedNor investment of $848,748 in support of three strategic initiatives that will help advanced manufacturers scale up, enhance productivity and increase sales. Once complete, these projects are expected to help create 22 high-quality jobs in the City of Thunder Bay.
  by Transportation Safety Board of Canada   from cic

TSB to provide its comments on the final safety investigation report into the downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752  

Gatineau, Quebec, 17 March 2020 — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) confirms the receipt of the final safety investigation report into the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will hold a news conference to provide its comments.
  by Infrastructure Canada   from cic

Media Advisory - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual announcement regarding recreational infrastructure for Prince Edward Island with Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable James Aylward, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Shawn Murphy, Chairman of the Board of DIrectors for the Bell Aliant Centre.